scientific consensus

The generally accepted position among scientists in a field, based on a large body of evidence.

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Utilisation IELTS

Useful for discussing scientific debates, policy decisions, and the reliability of research in Writing Task 2 and Speaking.

Despite occasional disagreements, there is a scientific consensus that human activity is accelerating climate change.
The report highlighted that the scientific consensus on vaccination has strengthened over the past decade.
In the IELTS reading passage, the author questioned whether the scientific consensus had been reached through rigorous evidence.
Politicians often cite scientific consensus to justify new environmental regulations.

reach a scientific consensus: Scientists have yet to reach a scientific consensus on the long-term effects of artificial sweeteners.
scientific consensus on: There is a broad scientific consensus on the benefits of early childhood education.
challenge the scientific consensus: A minority of researchers continue to challenge the scientific consensus regarding climate change.
overwhelming scientific consensus: The overwhelming scientific consensus was that the new drug was safe for public use.
against scientific consensus: Some policy decisions appear to go against scientific consensus.

general agreement among scientists: A more explanatory paraphrase useful in Writing Task 2.
prevailing scientific view: Focuses on the majority opinion among experts.
widely accepted scientific position: Emphasizes the broad acceptance within the scientific community.

Scientists have consensus about climate change. to Scientists have reached a consensus on climate change.. We usually say 'reach a consensus' or 'there is a consensus'.
The scientific consensus are clear. to The scientific consensus is clear.. Consensus is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
Scientific consensus is the majority opinion of scientists. to Scientific consensus refers to the general agreement among scientists.. Avoid defining a term with the same term; use clearer phrasing.
There is a scientific consensus that smoking is bad. to There is a scientific consensus that smoking is harmful.. Use precise academic vocabulary rather than informal 'bad'.